Android 16: Growing Fast, But Not the Frontrunner
As is typical—although, let’s be honest, Google’s timing can be about as predictable as British weather—the tech giant has released fresh Android distribution numbers. The previous update hailed from April 2025; the current stats are based on data gathered for one week, starting December 1, 2025.
At that stage, Android 16 was already available on several devices: Google Pixel (naturally), but also Samsung Galaxy, Sony, and OnePlus smartphones. Curious about the adoption rate? In December, 7.5% of all devices were running Android 16. That might sound “small,” but as our friends at 9to5Google report, those numbers tell a more nuanced story.
Why Isn’t Android 16 Leading the Pack?
First observation: Android 16 is actually the least widespread version among all those released after Android 10. Distribution data like this matters not just for developers, but also for everyday users—it helps everyone understand
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